On June 18, DGA members in the Eastern region had the opportunity to undergo a safety training course, specifically designed for the film and television industry. The class was presented by the New York Assistant Director Training Program (ADTPNY) and the Contract Services Administration Trust Fund (CSATF), and co-sponsored by the Eastern AD/UPM and AD/SM/PA Councils.

Held at the DGA offices in New York, CSATF instructor/veteran 1st AD Bob Lewis led the participants in a seminar on the industry-mandated rules regarding workplace safety. In addition to the regular general safety training, injury and illness prevention, state and federal safety laws and legal obligations information, this course included a specifically crafted section designed to cover issues common to shooting in New York and New Jersey. At the end of the day, participants who finished the training will receive their Safety Passport Training certification cards.

This was the third Safety Passport Training class for DGA members held in New York. The next session will be scheduled for the Fall of 2011. The listing will be published in DGA Monthly and on the DGA website.